News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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The Lady Outlaws volley ball team took top honors at the Cascade Invitational held on Saturday, September 10. They played extremely well in the morning pool play and went undefeated against upper classification teams, which included Cleveland (6A), Stayton (4A), and Astoria (4A), and entered bracket play as the No. 1 seed. In the first round of bracket play Sisters faced Cascade in a rematch of last year’s state championship game. With the loss last year, the Outlaws came out with extra motivation, and pounded Cascade with a... Full story
A year after a second-place finish by the boys and eighth by the girls at the 4A State Championships, the Outlaws cross-country teams can’t wait to find out how they will fare after moving to the 3A level for the 2022 season. The runners will get an idea after competing this Wednesday at the Silver Falls Oktoberfest Invitational which features a slew of 3A/2A/1A teams, and against a large field of 4A/3A/2A/1A squads at the Northwest Classic in Eugene Saturday. The boys team may not feel like much has changed in level of c... Full story
VFW Post 8138, Sisters, sponsors three local veterans’ contests during the 2022-2023 school year: Patriot Pen (Sisters Middle School); Voice of Democracy; and Patriotic Arts Award at Sisters High School. A Teacher/District Employee of the Year Award is also offered. The Patriot Pen essay contest is offered annually to Sisters Middle School/homeschooled students. The contest is open to all sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade students. This year’s Patriot Pen theme is “My Pledge to Our Veterans.” All entries must follow the rul... Full story
The other day I talked with a young friend about something bad he did a few years ago as a teenager. The crime was never prosecuted, but it hurt someone. Sometimes my young friend has been agonized, even suicidal, over what he did. I thought of him during recent arguments over how Bend’s newspaper, The Bulletin, covered the Safeway shooting. Unhinged young men going on shooting sprees with AR-15-style weapons in America is no longer unusual. But as of last week, the people o... Full story
I recently tuned on the news to witness a historic moment — Prince Charles transitioning to King Charles. I listened to his speech then watched him greet and interact with his public. A moving gesture, but I couldn’t help but notice how many people were intently focused on their phones, anxiously photographing or videoing His Majesty. Instead of actually seeing their new King walking amongst them, they were glued to their phones. I vaguely wondered why they hadn’t just stayed home and recorded this historic moment on... Full story
As a follow-up to my letter early last month, there were questions regarding my concerns over the dangers of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. I am not an anti-vaccinator. It’s just that today’s mRNA vaccines present unique short-term concerns, and with potentially future, possibly dangerous, long-term complications. I do agree with those that feel the early COVID vaccinations saved hundreds of thousands of lives at the start of the pandemic. They were particularly important to the older population with comorbidities. But alo... Full story
Our minds and our bodies are not separate — they are a deeply and intricately integrated system. When we experience stress and trauma, it can manifest itself in a multitude of physical symptoms. And when our bodies face a chronic condition, it can affect our mentality and emotions. Rosimery Bergeron, a licensed professional counselor out of Camp Sherman and Bend, works with that integrated system to relieve stress and trauma, enhance well-being, and improve... Full story
There’s nothing like attending a 60th high school reunion to promote reflecting on my memories of the past, which are brimming with fun and laughter, satisfying achievements, and yes, some teenage heartbreak that never lasted for long. I am very fortunate to still count as some of my best friends people who shared those teenage years with me. Whenever we talk on the phone, or, more rarely, see each other in person, there has been no passage of time. We are again who we’ve alw... Full story
A new-old gallery is now gracing Hood Avenue just two doors down from its previous home. Sisters Gallery & Frame Shop is now located at 222 #C W. Hood Ave., in the same building as the new Toriizaka Art, whose owners purchased the entire building. The updated gallery space provides a visual feast from the moment you stand out in front. Large windows previewing what you’ll find inside, a snappy new exterior paint job, and green awnings and potted plants beckon passersby to c... Full story
The Lady Outlaws soccer team returns 10 experienced and skilled players this year, and will add four players who will lend athleticism and depth to the squad. Senior Josie Patton is back for her final year. She is one of the team’s captains and will again play in the goal. Patton has improved her play every year and with her height (close to six feet tall), strong hands, confidence, and leadership, she will be an enormous asset to the team. Coach Brian Holden told The Nugget that he expects Josie to be one of the best g... Full story
The Lady Outlaws kicked off league play with a 8-0 shutout at Creswell on Tuesday, September 6, and at home two days later finished with a 0-0 tie against Pleasant Hill. Pleasant Hill has been the conference champs for the past two years. With the tie, the Outlaws moved up to second in the 3A state rankings. It was an exciting game against the Billies in Thursday’s matchup, and Coach Brian Holden commented on the game. “We definitely played a better game,” said Holden. “Thei... Full story
Body language, physical appearance, and use of space are all ways to speak without a word. Often, I’m not aware of what my body is saying nonverbally to those around me. When I cross my arms, I’m protecting myself. When I cover my stomach at the doctor’s office, I’m feeling vulnerable. I was taught by a mentor that if I enter a room with a person who I feel uncomfortable around, the best thing to do is walk up, put my hand on their shoulder and smile. The action can be disa... Full story
There are some sensory experiences in travel that cannot be forgotten. For me it is the chopping sound of the helicopter approaching our group in the “heli huddle” formation. For years, I was lucky to join my dad heli-skiing with Canadian Mountain Holidays (CMH), skiing everything from breakable crust through dense forests to deep powder on alpine glacial terrain. These are now fond memories as I look back at those father-daughter bonding trips — ones that last a lif... Full story
The Outlaws boys soccer fell 0-4 at Mt. View on Tuesday, September 6, for their third straight loss of the season. They were hungry for a win, came out strong at home against Crook County (CC) two days later, and notched a 7-4 victory. Sisters played a very skilled 5A Mt. View team on Tuesday, and knew it would be a tough contest. Mt. View scored in the first minute of play and held the 1-0 lead as teams entered the half. Coach Jeff Husmann told The Nugget that the Outlaws... Full story
It was an evenly matched battle between the Outlaws and the White Buffaloes at Madras on Friday, September 9 — but a few too many mistakes and missed opportunities cost the Outlaws the game. The first half was back and forth and a grueling defensive battle. Both teams held each other to minimal gains until Madras scored on a trick play in the second quarter, a 45-yard double pass, which gave the White Buffs a 7-0 lead. Sisters dug in and came right back. The Outlaws... Full story
Loretta “Lori” Moon, 77, of Sisters, passed away on Thursday, September 1, in her home, accompanied by her husband. She was born March 13, 1945 to Lee and Bertha Clark, and resided in Cannon Beach. While living with her aunt and uncle, she went on a blind date in 1960 and met Robert (Bob) Moon. In 1963 she moved into his parents’ house in Portland, while Robert was in the Coast Guard. They wed on April 4, 1964 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Portland. Lori and Bob moved back to... Full story
I read, with some amusement, that the chairman of Russia’s Lukoil, Ravil Maganov, had died after falling out of a hospital window in Moscow. It’s more likely that he died of a severe case of Putinitis, which sometimes looks like poison, and sometimes a car bomb, but is always fatal. But the clown car of Russian politics isn’t the only one on the road; our own government is stuffed so full of world-class liars its credibility is in similar doubt. Recently, when asked by a rep... Full story
Seed to Table Farm is inviting the Sisters community onto the farm for a free fall tour. The once-a-year opportunity is a chance to see beans growing to the ceiling in the greenhouses, walk through fields, and ask questions of the farmers who steward the land to grow nearly 60,000 pounds of produce on just a few acres. Building community through fresh vegetables is at the heart of the Sisters-based nonprofit Seed to Table Oregon. Tucked in behind a long row of townhouses, just... Full story
Sisters will celebrate the arts by joining the Sisters Arts Association’s (SAA) Sixth Annual Artist Studio Tour on Saturday and Sunday, September 24- 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year, 32 artists will be featured in 19 locations in and around Sisters Country. The Studio Tour follows SAA’s monthly Fourth Friday Art Walk. While many of the artists will be in their home studios, some will be sharing studio space. Kimry Jelen, beloved painter of magical and colorful hor... Full story
Thank you for the article “Thirty Years of Sisters High School.” I thought readers might like to hear about one other aspect behind the scenes. Had it not happened, there would not have been a Sisters High School 30 years ago. As parents, my wife and I had a high interest in wanting a high school in Sisters. Our four sons were involved in athletics and prevented from riding the school bus to Redmond due to late team practices. We had earnest prayers for our kids driving daily to Redmond, especially on icy roads during win... Full story
Rights and limitations To the Editor: I’m not a religious person; when it comes to believing in an afterlife I’m more or less an agnostic. Abortion should not be a religious issue, it should be a medical issue, where common sense leads to procedural rules. I believe in a woman’s right to choose, but that right must come with limitations. It’s common sense that a woman wanting her sixth abortion in a year has a problem and it’s not that she’s been raped six times. Those limitations should be regulated and monitored b... Full story
Initial planning has begun on the proposed multi-modal transportation hub slated for the East Portal property. A concept workshop involving multiple entities was held last week to begin brainstorming what would be needed to make the site work for all those involved. Kittleson & Associates are acting as the consultants on the project. Matt Kittleson, consultant, Troy Rayburn, City of Sisters project manager, and Andrea Breault, transportation director for Central Oregon Intergo... Full story
A measure that would make the election of Deschutes County Commissioners nonpartisan will appear on the November 8 general election ballot. Volunteers collected over 7000 signatures to qualify Measure 9-148 for the ballot in Deschutes County. Some of those volunteers gathered at Sisters Movie House last week to celebrate the successful effort to put the matter before voters. If approved by the voters, the measure will make county commissioner seats and elections nonpartisan. Deschutes County Commissioners are the only... Full story
Golf in Oregon is extra special — so say the game’s enthusiasts from across the country. “It’s the landscape,” said Tye Butler from Dallas, Texas, who with his family was vacationing — and golfing — at Black Butte Ranch. “If you’ve ever played golf in Ireland or Scotland, you’ll know what I mean. “In Oregon, it’s even better,” he said. “I mean, you can play on the Pacific Ocean at one of the world’s most amazing courses (Bandon Dunes) in the morning and come... Full story
